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Healed from a shoulder injury, Anthony Turner has been named MAC East offensive player of the week after running Documentaries spark discussion up big numbers on Education Abroad fair offers students Saturday | Page 7 on race relations at University level a chance to learn beyond their borders By Suva KunkUr Reporter "I'm not getting By Backy T«n*r leffrey Grilliot said there are major," he said. "It's a fair." the job because I'm Reporter three ways students can study Grilliot said the best part of Students came together last abroad: through University- the Study Abroad Fair is stu- night for a viewing of films and Students looking to broaden sponsored programs, non- an open discussion on race rela- privileged, it's because their horizons outside the cam- University organizations and See FAIR | Page 2 tions in the Multipurpose Room I'm awesome." pus should visit the Education short-term faculty-run pro- at the Union. Abroad Fair tomorrow to take grams. Theevent,"FromConversation Michael Martinez | Senior their education to new places. "The fair is a way to intro- to Action: Race in the Public The Fair will be held in room duce all three options to BGSU Arena," screened two films: Makes Me White," was a film 228 of the Union from 11 a.m. students," he said. "Silences" and "What Makes Me which gave descriptions about to 2 p.m., with programs being According to Grilliot, the pur- What do you White," which depicted the way the differences between whites offered for students interested pose of the fair is for students to I usually do when you in which people deal with race and blacks. in earning credit abroad for stop in and look around. With procrastinate? in the United States. Among those who were inter- their major, minor or general over 30 different tables, there "Silences" was a documentary viewed were Manual Hernandez, interests. are a wide variety of options for made by Toledo native Octavio a social activist from Boston who The fair will also provide stu- students to consider. Wamock-Graham that depicted described situations where race dents with the resources they "Students can go from one the story of a young man trying plays a role in how people react need to prepare successfully to table to the next and see what to find out more about his roots. to a situation. study abroad. looks good, what looks bet- Wamock-Graham was born to a One of the stories told was of Global Initiatives Director ter lor! what deals with their white mother and a black father when Fernandez had a young and raised by a white family. white child point him out to DANIELLE BARR The film showed several inter- his mother saying, "Mommy, Sophomore. IPC views from Warnock-Graham's that man is black." to which the family. Freshmen need to hone time management skills w "I go on Facebook The second film, "What See RACE j Page 2 or call my friend By Steve KunkUr so |they| have time to figure out "Classes don't Stephanie" | Page 4 Reporter what to do with (their time], and that's a learning process," take up all day Among some of the many adjust- Hathaway said. ments students make in their The structured format of high ... it's a learning transition from high school to school schedules compared to college is their ability to man- the credit-hour system used process." TODAY age time. And for some students, by the University can give stu- Stefani Hathaway | Psychology resident I PM Showers planning out their days effec- dents a difficult time in adjust- High: 71, Low: 50 tively is harder than it might ing to their newfound free time, seem. said Associate Vice President of experiences in high school According to Psychology Student Affairs |oe Oravecz. where they are very disciplined Resident Stefani Hathaway While some students struggle with their time," he said. from the University Counseling in dividing their free time up, However, Hathaway said there TOMORROW UAINABUZAS1 THE K NEWS Center, issues with time man- others come prepared for trie are ways which students can tell AM Showers PAST AND PRESENT: Errol Lam. (acuity emeritus, discusses the way Martin Luther King agement are common among flexible schedule college offers, students who are new to college. he added. High: 62. Low: 39 Jr. Day was celebrated with respect and is now seen as a day off ol school or work See TIME | Page 2 j "Classes don't take up all day, "Some students come in with k VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE ._...■ ■ .-..—-.
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for students who miss class due on the BGSU Monitor. slip." have long-term health issues, BLOTTER to long-term or habitual sick- "I know that our sick-slip pol- But faculty might not neces- she may request some form SICK of documentation but doesn't From Page 1 ness. icy seems designed to make it sarily be asking for sick-slips for TUESDAY The SHS procedure currently difficult for students, for faculty the sole purpose of lowering an require a written diagnosis. She 3:34 A.M. accommodate their illness, but states if a student misses more and for staff who supervise stu- attendance grade — they could said she would do this because Complamtant noticed a cut win- they can't give actual sick notes. than three days of class, they dent employees to obtain sick- be not asking because it would ROTC and athlete students dow screen on the south side The procedure states that should contact the Office of slips," the letter stated. "The rea- infringe upon a right of privacy have to supply documentation of apartment on State Avenue. "the Student Health Service can Student Life, but the student son for that is that it was." or be unfair. for missed days and so should Complaintant said an unknown per- not vouch for past or present would overall be responsible for The letter goes on to state his "Every student is entitled other students missing several son has been loitering in the hallway illnesses either for you or your any class work missed. reasons behind this: sick-slips to his or her own privacy," classes. the past few nights. professor. As an emerging adult, But Gagen said t here are some are actually of very little value, Lutenski said. "After two days "I don't want to create an we believe you and feel strongly habitual illnesses that don't it's not true anyone too ill to missed, the absences are called inequity," she said. "If ROTC 1:22 A.M. your professors do as well." come up consecutively. attend class should seek medi- into question but it's not my gives notes, and athletes give Joshua Lusk, 21. of Bowling Green, However, junior J.P. Gagen For senior Sean Mika, mono cal care and the staffing at SHS place to ask and more often notes, then people who are was cited for operating a vehicle said most instructors don't was one of those illnesses dur- is hardly extravagant enough to than not, the student gives me habitually or long-term sick while under the influence and for believe students when they ing his junior year and his on- schedule appointments for over more information than 1 need." should give me something so 1 having an open container of alcohol claim to be sick — with or with- campus job required documen- 15,000 sick students. Mika said faculty should know what is going on." In a motor vehicle. out a sick note — because many tation from the Health Center, "Since our primary concern allow unexcused absences Lutenski said she has heard students skip class using illness and he got one. is to treat and prevent illness, because there are some medi- of many instructors enforcing as their main excuse. "The sick note stated I would we work on the assumptions cal problems students may not an attendance policy too strict MONDAY "I think the Health Center be excused from work for a that when students say they are want to divulge. — supplying documentation 8:44 AM. should allow sick notes for those week," he said. "Obviously sick, they are sick," he wrote. "As college students, we're for any classes missed — but Juvenile was arrested for disor- students who go to class and mono takes longer than a week "We are all generally working at a point where privacy is a she feels like there should be derly conduct after yelling vulgar have to miss because they are to recover from and work was at or near our limits, and it defi- big deal," he said. "And faculty a difference between being an and racially motivated language at ill," he said. "No one is perfect, upset with me because after nitely would impair our abil- should give us the benefit of attendance tyrant and having Bowling Green High School staff people get sick and it's better to that week, I wasn't ready to ity to provide the care that is a doubt because the major- an attendance policy. members. miss class than to show up and come back." needed if a significant number ity of students do have reason- "There is a little wiggle room spread germs." Dr. Joshua Kaplan, former of our available appointments able excuses for not coming to for kindness," she said. "I can ONLINE: Go to bqnevrttom for the Gagen said if an instructor director of SHS, explained how were to be taken by students class." still be kind and enforce an attendance policy with or with- * complete blotter list has a strict attendance policy, a he feelsabout the sick-slip policy who were coming for the pri- Lutenski said if she believes a method should be established and procedure in a letter posted mary purpose of getting a sick- student is habitually sick or may out documentation."
"Go over and Omega, a co-ed service frater- not getting the job because I'm FAIR TIME nity on campus. RACE privileged, it's because I'm awe- From Page 1 check it out From Page 1 "When I started as a fresh- From Page 1 some." man I had all this to do and I Others in attendance said dents who have gone on the because you can if their time management is not thought I could do it all," Reese mother replied, "Shh." people need to change their programs run many of the where it should be. This includes said. "I didn't understand you Following the short films, a thinking about a subject before tables and a majority are stu- learn a lot." missing deadlines, or not being need to prioritize more in col- discussion about what role race progress can be made. dents from the University. able to account for how a persons lege than in high school." plays here at the University and Faculty Emeritus Errol Lam "You can actually talk to a Cynthia Whipple | Director time is spent during the day, Other students have devised in the surrounding community said people who are asked to BGSU student who was there "If you're unsuccessful at jug- tricks they use to help limit the took place. support minority events are the last year and it kind of gives you the fair and finding a place to gling the things you need to time they spend studying. lunior Brian Siefke believed minorities themselves and no a sense of 'if you can do it I can study. juggle than you need to look for This includes Nick Steuver, that some people at the other groups are really involved do it' mind set," he said "Check it out and go for it," a different way of doing it," she a senior majoring in psychol- University would rather not in the event. Lam used Martin Graduate Assistant Christy she said. "We'll figure out a way said. ogy and pre-med, who uses discuss race, and that where Luther King Jr. Day as an exam- Rakness said the fair is full of to get you there." Oravecz believes the way stu- flash cards to keep the time he a student comes from has an ple where a day has gone from a resources about perspective Cynthia Whipple, direc- dents handle time management spends studying limited, which impact on their ability to com- time to remember the accom- travel abroad options. tor of Romance and Classical can be placed into one of three leaves more time to work on municate with people from dif- plishments to a day where peo- "There are tons of tables and Abroad Programs, said among categories: students who try papers. ferent backgrounds. ple simply take work off. workers so there are plenty of many other abroad opportu- to do too much, students who Some students have had to Siefke even believes his race Some of those in attendance people to talk to," she said. nities from around the world procrastinate and new students balance other responsibilities has helped him when looking walked away with hope that The fairistargetedat students her department will be offer- who get involved in but limit outside of school which has for employment. society can change the way interested in studying in the ing programs in Spain. France activities until they have a better forced them to change some of "I realize I've probably got a they look at minorities in the summer of 2009 and the 2009 and Burkina Faso. She urges understanding of the require- their habits. few jobs because I'm white," he future. and 2010 school year. Rakness students to stop in at the fair ments of their schedule. Alex Shinn, a sophomore said. loelle Ruby Ryan, co-organizer said the deadline for spring of and pick up information about Some students from the majoring in adolescent/young Others felt that being a of the Committee Advancing 2009 has already passed but what they are interested in. University have learned to adult math, balances school minority offers an opportunity Racial Equality, which hosted the she encourages students to still "Go over and check it out make better use of their time by work with a job by only sched- to educate others about what event, said she will encourage find information and go next because you can learn a lot." allowing them to concentrate uling classes on Monday. their experiences are like on a other students to attend events year. she said. on both their requirements with Wednesday and Friday. day-to-day basis. This includes like "From Conversation to Additional resources for edu- For more information about school and their Involvement Shinn does what she can to senior Michael Martinez, who Action" in the future. She also left cation abroad can be found at the Education Abroad Fair or with campus organizations. ensure she does not put assign- believes that minorities have a impressed with the people who the fair, including internship the application process, stu- lami Reese, a senior major- ments off until the last minute. responsibility to educate others showed up to last night's event. opportunities, scholarship dents can visit the Web site at ing in early childhood educa- "Before I start. I look at all my on what minorities experience "IThose in attendancel re- information and financial aid. educationabroad.bgsu.edu or tion, feels as though she has assignments to see how much in society. affirmed my hope that there are Rakness said students should stop in the Education Abroad improved in managing the time 1 need for each one and "I take it as a privilege some- people on campus who want to not let the cost of a program Office in McDonald North, requirements which come from plan my lime accordingly," she times to be discriminated work together to promote unity, keep them from exploring suite 61. both her classes and Alpha I'hi said. against," Martinez said. "I'm and social change," she said. Free Senior Portraits! Today thru Friday
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Not the pizza station or we waste about 648.000 the long lines, but the trays are gallons of water washing vanishing. trays," she said. 10 am.-12:30 p.m. Anyone who frequents Perry Vice president for stu- FYSS Conference Cafeteria has undoubtedly seen dent affairs Bill Kiblersaid 114 Union the signs saying going trayless ihe transition also helps ici is significantly cheaper and eliminate waste. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. greener. " I Aramark's] research show V3: Variations in Aramark and Sodexo, both ... there is a natural tendency, Vision & Video catering giants, have conducted when you have a tray, to fill it Fine Arts Center extensive tests to determine the up." he said. p e r economical and environmen- Aramark's nationwide study cent ol XI p.m. • 1 p.m. tal cost of maintaining cafete- confirms 1.2ounceslo l.Honm students Freshman 15 ria trays. Their conclusion is to es of food waste is reduced per were fine ditch the trays altogether. person when trayless dining is MM Union with eliminat- The Associated Press Implemented. Removing trays ing trays. Siill 9 p.m. 11 p.m. ALAINABUZAS reports over half of Aramark's reduced food waste by 25 lo III some students aren'i Euchre Tournament and over a third of Sodexo's percent so quick lo pan with SWEET MUSIC: Two members of the bend ihe Argonauts. Curtis Edward Presley (saxo- partners are expecting to get Many colleges have already their beloved cafeteria trays. Black Swamp Pub phone) and alumnus Mark Kros (guitar) entertain students in the Black Swamp Pub last rid of their trays. begun these initiatives. USA Freshman Aisha Little said 9'lSpm. -11 p.m. night. "We're mostly about the good times and putting on a good show," Presley sand. Presley, According to an article in Today reported New York although trayless service will who has been playing saxophone since the 7th grade, was a University student before leav- Time magazine, Sodexo spokes- University has dropped food help save resources, the transi- BG Reel Productions ing for Army training. Now that he's back in Bowling Green, he hopes to be enrolled in the person Monica Zinimer said five waste per tray by 4.03 ounces tion Will cause delays. 203 West Hall University* jazz program next semester. times more energy and water to less than 2.73 ounces; the "II |we have io| go back and arc consumed in dining halls Universities of North Carolina get another plate |we] jusl waste than any other square fool on and Maine-larmington have a loi of time," she said. college campuses. both achieved some level of Msii freshman Gregorj t ole A 2008 Aramark study found traylessness. and the University said he supports trayless dining. Candidates support participation one-third to one-half gallons of of Texas college newspapei has "Wedon'l need trays." lie said. water were used to wash each also reported such achieve "You can just go back and get tray. Ibis translates into 288.000 menis for iis university. another plate." gallons saved throughout the Anticipating criticism. Cafeteria staff member Angela various periods of the year these Aramark surveyed 92,000 stu- I ludson said ihe initiative would in college R0TC programs studies were conducted. dents at 300 campuses across be .i valuable transition for the Aramark spokesperson North America. Seventy-nine university. By Vera Bargvngruen "The notion that "Up to two years ago, the ROTC U-Wue couldn't even have a place in the Make us your FIRST CHOICE and fxnA your FIRST CHOICE! young people... aren't yearbooks |at Harvard] or post In the most recent incarnation notices on bulletin hoards." PRIME RENTALS AVAILABLE NOW FOR of a controversy that has reap- offered the choice ... The ongoing hostility towards peared in various forms since the ROTC especially at Harvard, 2009 the Vietnam War. advocacy is a mistake." does not come from the under- groups continue their hattle to graduates, Mawn added, but reinstate the Reserve Officers Barack Obama | Senator from older faculty members. Great Selection of Training Corps at the multiple "The opposit ion comes from Ivy League institutions where that, in their opinion, brought a strongly vocal and power- Houses & Apartments they are currently banned. the military onto campuses and ful minority in the faculty of Recent years have seen oppo- into the curriculum. arts and sciences who want to nents of (he ROTC raise objec- Today Dartmouth, Cornell relive their youth — the bar- in Good Locations! tions on the grounds that the University. Princeton ricades and red flags in 1969 by our office & program, through its ties to the University and the University — when they revolted against pick up the JOHN NEWLOVE REAL ESTATE, INC. U.S. Armed Forces, legitimizes of Pennsylvania operate ROTC the values of their parents," the military's policies regarding programs on their campuses. he said. "Unlike in the 1960s, New Listings! Mi K. WiHistir Street, BowUnf Greet, oil l.ocaU-d Across Krum Tacn IU-II. homosexuality. Students at the other lour Ivy however, most undergradu- RENTAL OFFICE Ulli 3S4-22M The issue of the ban was most League institutions have the ates are now apathetic. Hours- Moodi] in FrMaj 8i30- to SiM • Saturdi) - 8:30 in 5:im recently raised by presidential option of participating in the ROTC supporters affili- wwwJohnnewlovercalegtatexoiii candidates Sens, lohn McCain ROTC through other nearby ated with Ivy League schools and Barack Obama in speech- universities. without ROTC programs have es at Columbia University last Campus opposition to the organized "Advocates for month. Both candidates agreed ROTC in more recent years ROTC" groups to raise aware- that Columbia is making a mis- has been centered on the U.S. ness and clear up misunder- take by banning the ROTC from military's "Don't Ask, Don't standings. its campus. Tell" policy, which prohibits any "I don't think that's right," homosexual or bisexual person McCain said. "Shouldn't the from disclosing his or her sexual students here be exposed to orientation while serving. the attractiveness of serving in Advocates of the ROTCs retU rn the military, particularly as an to college campuses say that officer?" future military officers should Obama agreed, saying that, not be punished for a statute DIGITAL COPYRIGHT some students' disagreement that originated in Congress and with military policy should not not in the military itself. preclude others who wish to Scan Wilkes. a 2006 Columbia participate in ROTC programs graduate and chairman of from doing so. Columbia Advocates for ROTC, "The notion that young people said that ROTC is completely SAFEGUARDS here at Columbia or anywhere, unrelated to the DADT policy. G in any university, aren't offered "I absolutely agree that DADT proactive approach to peer-to-peer and digital copyright issues at BGSU the choice, the option of partici- is discriminatory and that it pating in military service, I think challenges both the policies and ....For New Students is a mistake," Obama said. the social norms of Ivy League • The following multi-faceted strategy is in place According to the Wall Street universities," Wilkes said. "But to educate students on issues surrounding DMCA The First Year Success Series Journal, audience members DADT is not simply a policy that "I Swear I'm Not Sharing Music" booed in disagreement. the military decided one day to as well as measures to help enforce proper use of presentations The ROTC program, which enact on its own accord." information technology. was once common at most col- David Bookstaber, a 1999 www.bgsu.edu/orfices/sa/lirslyeor/ leges and universities across the graduate of Yale University who pagel8306.html country, has met renewed oppo- attended the university on an • It is the responsibility of all users of BGSU ...For All sition in Ivy League institutions. ROTC scholarship, said that information technology resources to know and At Harvard, for example, opposition to ROTC has been understand all relevant laws and policies that Allernaives lor Obtaining Music around 25 percent of the stu- ongoing since the 1960s but has govern its use, including ihe Digital Millennium Free & legal alternatives lo music and dents in the mid-1960s served in manifested itself in different media are available lo the BGSU campus Copyright Act (DMCA). the military through the ROTC, ways over the years. community through Ruckus as well as according to Paul Mawn, a 1963 "In my opinion, banning the other resources. See Harvard graduate and chairman ROTC at the Ivies has just been www.bgsu.edu/dmcasateguards a tool of academic politics," of the Harvard Advocates for lor more details ROTC. The numbers were higher Bookstaber said. "The liberal in the preceding decades — dur- majority |of the faculty at certain ing the Korean War. around 60 Ivy League schoolsl has despised percent of students served in the U.S. military since Vietnam, the program, and participation and the rationale for ongoing ...For All was as high as 80 percent during opposition has changed over the World War II, Mawn said. years. Ihe Clinton administra- Technical Safeguards The ROTC is a 140-year-old tion gave them a new excuse for )n October 10, 2008 a new technology will be implemented that opposing the ROTC by passing military officer-commission- will allow legal use of peer to peer (P2P) at BGSU while detecting ing program that prepares col- the DADT law." attempts to obtain copyrighted content in violation of the DMCA. lege students to enter military Mawn agreed, saying that service. The program includes opponents unjustly blame the Examples of P2P software include, but are not limited to: BitTorrent, the study of ethics and military military and ROTC for what is Gnutella, and LimeWire. When a computer is determined to be using P2P history, physical fitness training fundamentally a policy of the to obtain illegal copyright materials or using an evasive P2P client, a and provides full scholarships federal government. preventative technical safeguard will be implemented. For more information, for students who are contracting "Either they're stupid or naive, see iwww.bgsu.edu/dmca-safeguards with the ROTC. because most of them don't rec- In the 1960s, most Ivy League ognize that the DADT law has campuses banned the ROTC due zero to do with the ROTC or the to protests by students and fac- Pentagon. It's all a political deci- Web Resources regarding Digital Copyright Safeguards may be found at: http://www.bgsu.edu/dmca-sofeguards ulty who objected to a program sion based on U.S. code," he said. GREENBRIAR, INC. FALL '09 LISTINGS NOW AVAILABLE (419)352-0717 • 445 E.Wooster, Bowling Green, OH 43402 • www.greenbriarrentals.com LEASING BEGINS OCTOBER 23, 2008 "If you're unsuccessful at juggling the things you need to juggle then you need to look for a different way of doing it." - Stefani Hathaway, psychology resident at the University Counseling Center, on students' need for time management skills [see story, pg. 1]. FORUM Wednesday. October 15.2008 4
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She is counting each |)etal that I will wake up one morning KEITH PAKIZ IHEB6NEWS I'm tired of red and blue states. she pulls off, and then suddenly, just like I did on Sept. 11,2001, I'm tired of people getting angry a loud voice starts a countdown. and find out the president was over other people's choices. And B(X)M! An atomic bomb goes shot because someone couldn't I'm tired of people taking my off complete with a mushroom hold back his bigotry. Obama/Biden sign from my cloud and flames. "These are the In either case, there will be a Child-bearing front yard. stakes... We must either love great divide, with consequences. Move over America, There is a huge, deep-seated each other or we must die." I'm scared, and yet at the hatred in this election that I Back in 1964, when that ad same time I am excited because don't remember in past elec- was made, the political spec- either choice we make as is non-issue tions. Granted I'm only 27 trum was different. The idea of Americans is going to be his- the world is here years old, but what 1 remember a red or blue state wasn't cre- toric. I'm scared because we from my youth is an under- ated yet. States were either for are entering a period that is By Tom Hart "The Post-American World," standing that while your neigh- the Democratic nominee or the similar to the temperament of U Wire sheds light on this global rise for same-sex bor may not have been voting Republican one. I can remember the 1960s and 70s. There is a and stresses the ways America along with you, there was a when they would either put the revolution brewing. There is Markets continued to search can benefit from cooperation. level of respect for their choice. initials of who carried that state, a war about to be fought, and for stability last week as "What the United States has Now people are fighting like pit or "D" for Democrat, or "R" for dividing the country into red global financial leaders met to do is to first fundamen- riahts debate bulls towards the polls. Republican. The states didn't and blue states is just going to in Washington to discuss an tally recognize that this is a McCain supporters shout out start changing colors until 1992. make matters worse, international plan to over- sea change in power, that you "NoBama!" during rallies, while Now, who would have I'm scared that I will be able to come the crisis. The credit have this rise of the rest of the By Aaron Gadbury Obama supporters say not so thought that attorneys would be tell my children when America crisis in the United States world, and ask itself what role U-VVre nice tilings about McCain. That required in order to vote? The fell flat on its face because it has affected financial sys- it can play," Zakaria said. part is relatively normal. But it is Obama campaign is preparing couldn't come together. tems worldwide and has led Zakaria notes that the world I believe Supreme Court justice the animosity behind them that to have an attorney present at We are at a turning point in to questions about America's is moving toward a future of Richard N. Miner said it best when is disgusting. every precinct in Miami-Dade our lives. I'm not saying that status as the planet's leading international collaboration he wrote that denying marriage This is a racially heated race County in Florida to ensure thai you should vote for one person superpower. Several scholars and prosperity. U.S. citizens to same-sex couples would create as well. McCain supporters voters are given the information over the other, I'm just saying believe the U. S. has outlived need to stop worrying about separate standards. have shouted "kill him," refer- necessary at the polls. that having a certain amount of its moment in the spotlight. whether we are or are not the Connecticut, the third state to ring to Obama, during pep It is a mess. It is a mess in respect and understanding will Political philosopher and world's leading superpow- grant the right of marriage to same- rallies, as well as instigated vio- both directions and it is getting go a long way in this election. I London School of Economics er and bringing up the fact sex couples, is proving that America lence. While most of the com- to the point where I just want won't call you an "idiot" or "rac- professor John Gray expressed that Roman and British rules is on its way to a more tolerant and ments were ignored by McCain it to be over with. In just under ist" for voting for McCain, just as this belief in an interview lasted for centuries. This is a open-minded nation. This is really and Palin, it took an admon- three weeks, a new president will I would hope that no one calls with the London newspaper different time and compari- the only way Americans should be. ishing from the crowd in order be elected. Will the hatred end me "unpatriotic" or "liberal." The Observer: "The era of sons to events that transpired considering we wen' founded on for McCain to say something there? Most likely no. As for the Obama signs in my American global leadership, before widespread interna- the basis of diversity. positive about Obama. If McCain wins, many front yard, if you come forward, reaching back to the Second tional development took place Yet still, not everyone sees things I wouldn't say that political Americans will take offense 1 won't tell the cops you stole World War, is over ... The are irrelevant. Ultimately, we that way. Connecticut Supreme advertisements themselves to those that voted him in them, just return them or give American free-market creed should be asking what we can Court Justice Peter T. An ell, i. being have been overwhelmingly office because he is considered me my S10 back so I can go buy has self-destructed, while do to help lead (he conversa- one of those individuals, said that negative. True, McCain seems to be "too much like Bush." new ones. countries that retained overall tion that sets future interna- marriage laws are intact because it to paint a darker picture, but There have been reports from control of markets have been tional policies. is a privilege and that procreation that is nothing compared to the F.uropean news that terrorist vindicated." Ethnocentric beliefs and can be regulated, lie claims that ads made in the past against attacks may increase if McCain -Respond to Lori at Gray also commented "in unilateral actions continue to marriage has an ancient definition, Bush (|r. and Sr.l, Kerry, Gore, wins not only because of his mil- [email protected]. a change as far-reaching in weaken our relationships with rooted in "biology, not bigotry." its implications as the fall of foreign nations. It is unrealis- Tliis is utterly absurd. If I under- the Soviet Union, an entire tic to believe that the United stand correctly, he is saying that the model of government and the State's influence will always government has the right to govern economy has collapsed." hold precedence. Our coun- procreation. If he is so worried about Those who care to dwell on try needs to listen as well as procreation, he should not focus McCain needs to step up soon the yes or no answer to the speak. The emergence of self- solely on whether the gay commu- question of whether the II. S. confident and economically nity can g.iin the right to many He By Jimmy Paul he is willing to settle for second From campaign finance to cli- is or is not the most powerful stable nations has brought makes it sound as if only married U-Wire place, it is time for McCain to mate change and immigration nation in the world miss the more voices to internation- people can make babies. He needs take initiative and promote a reform, he has shown the ability important issue that arises in al discussions. If one voice to take a closer look around the The gloves are off, the brass distinct economic vision for this to work with both Democrats the discussion. continues to speak over the country because die United States knuckles are out and Sens, lohn country. and Republicans to improve As national economies have rest, this will lead nothing but has the highest teen pregnancy rate McCain and Barack Obama are "McCain is in huge trouble," America grown over the last 15 years, to discontent and a lack of in the industrialized worid. One- in an intense throw-down this said Gabrielle O'Leary, freshman This bipartisan record will so has national confidence, respect. third of girls get pregnant before the month before Flection Day. While psychology major. "He doesn't appeal to voters. It will come in and 124 countries experi- lohn Bolton, former age of 20, according to the Centers McCain would love to battle over appeal to the middle class and handy when dealing with the enced economic growth at American ambassador to the for Disease Control and Prevention. foreign policy and Ohama's naive seems out of touch." financial crisis, since no singu- 4 percent or more in 2007. United Nations, was overtly Now with the average marriage age intentions to meet with evil dic- This perception some lar bill will completely solve die The increase in economic upset with Gray's allega- being27 for men and 25 for women, tators, this year the winner of the Americans have is something problem. strength has changed the tions of America's influential I'm don't think that too many of competition will come down to he must debunk in the weeks Most importantly, McCain mindset of national leaders downfall in his response to those girls are already married economic policies. ahead. needs to hit hard on Obama's and has made them more self- BBC News. "If he has no U.S. before they conceive. Most presidential elections McCain needs to show com- economic policies, or lack confident, foreign countries assets, why should we be pay- The statement made by Zarella have one key issue that stands passion and empathy, some- thereof, Obama often makes have reduced their reliance ing any attention to him?" doesn't even have a leg to stand out in voters' minds. In 2004, thing he has failed to do so far. He the ridiculous claim that he will on positive U.S. relations and Bolton asked. This opinion on. He can say that ancient mar- Americans were primarily con- is certainly capable of displaying only raise taxes on those fami- are increasingly making more highlights a very dishearten- riage laws are rooted in biology for cerned with the war in Iraq. At a personal side, as evidenced lies in the highest tax bracket. decisions based on their own ing perspective held by too reasons of procreation because the time, one of Sen. lohn Kerry's by his prisoner of war stories But Politico.com has reported beliefs. many American officials with according to the First Amendment reasons for losing the election from Vietnam. These arc touch- that under the Illinois senator's Fareed Zakaria's new book, foreign policy influence. he Ls allowed that right. But now was his inability to articulate a ing and incredible accounts. He policy, small firms would face Connecticut, along with two other realistic, comprehensive alter- must use this communication tax rates approaching 50 per- SPEAK YOUR MIND states, allows the right to same-sex native to the foreign policy of skill in discussing the economy. cent. His policy would cripple marriage, the reason being that the President George Bush. 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Insurgents head to Afghanistan THE BG NEWS SUDOKU 5 6 9 1 By Amir Shah "I can't prove they are instead of Iraq. in eastern Afghanistan yestefday. The Associated Press "I can't prove they are com- The alliance did not provide their 7 5 2 coming from Iraq to ing from Iraq to Afghanistan, but nationalities or the exact location KABUL, Afghanistan — U.S. I've seen it on Web sites that's of the blast, but the majority of military successes in Iraq have what they're being told to do," troops in the east are American. forced sophisticated and well- Afghanistan, but I've Schloesser said. 2 6 trained insurgents to pour into The Iraqi insurgency at its Afghanistan instead, part of the seen it on Web sites height drew Arab extremists and reason violence has spiked in other jihadi leaders who were Afghanistan, the Afghan defense that's what they're once focused on Afghanistan, minister said yesterday. including the Egyptian Abu 9 2 8 5 In a demonstration of the being told to do" Ayyub al-Masri, believed to be increasingly deadly attacks, a Jeffrey Schloesser | Major General the current leader of al-Qaida in roadside blast in the east where Iraq. Iran also stepped up aid to 7 2 8 3 9 6 U.S. soldiers operate killed ers," Wardak told a news confer- Shiite militias as sectarian strife three NATO troops, while two ence. "There is no doubt that grew after 2006. But the precise separate roadside bombs in the they are (better) equipped than number foreign fighters in Iraq 6 9 south killed 16 Afghan civilians, before. They are well trained, was never clear and many U.S. officials said. more sophisticated, their commanders believe local Iraqis The Afghan defense minister, coordination is much better." comprise the bulk of the al-Qaida 4 6 1 2 Gen. Abdul Rahim Wardak. said The top U.S. commander in and other jihadi forces. terrorists who would have once eastern Afghanistan, Maj. Gen. InAfghanistan.militantattacks MUSADEQ SADE0 fought in Iraq have been "divert- leffrey Schloesser, told The have turned deadlier and more 9 7 3 ed" to Afghanistan. Associated Press last month that sophisticated this year, part of AFGHANISTAN INSURGENTS: Afghan defense minister Abdul Rahim Wardak "The success of coalition forc- he is seeinga spike in the number the reason more U.S. and NATO SUDOKO E 9 I Lit v 6 I speaks during a press conference in Kabul. es in Iraq and also some other of foreign militants — including troops have died there in 2008 To play: Complete the grid Afghanistan. US. military success in Iraq has 6 L I I 9 V E 8 S issues in some of the neigh- Arabs and Ghechens — flowing than in any year since the 2001 so that every row, column boring countries have made it into Afghanistan. He said militant U.S.-lcd invasion. forced sophisticated and well-trained insur- 8 t> S I 6 E 9 1 L and every 3x3 box contains possible that there is a major Web sites have been encourag- NATO said a roadside bomb gents to pour into Afghanistan instead, the 9 6 £ S 8 I I L t the digits 1 to9.Thereisno increase in the foreign fight- ing fighters to go to Afghanistan blast killed three of its soldiers minister of defense said yesterday. S I 8 9 V L Z £ 6 guessing or math involved. E I 6 8 S 9 Just use logic to solve L S 9 8 I i 6 » E I 8 V 6 E S L 9 l US removes South Korea from terrorist list I E 6 f L 9 S c 8
By Jae-Soon Chang now be permitted to reapply programs as a condition lor Until late last week, the The Associated Press the containment and surveil- removal from a blacklist of North had threatened to reac- lance measures at the repro- countries accused of sponsor- tivate the plutonium repro- SEOUL. South Korea — North cessing facility." That meant ing terrorism. cessing plant at Yongbyon. Korea planned to resume dis- agency seals taken off the mantling its nuclear program plant and monitoring cameras yesterday for the first time in recently removed at the North's two months, days after the orders would be restored. United States removed the The country's official communist regime from a ter- Korean Central News Agency rorism blacklist as a reward had given no word yesterday under a disarmament pact. afternoon if the work had got- Pyongyang has told the ten under way. South Korean International Atomic Energy Foreign Ministry spokesman Agency that it would restart Moon T'ae-young said he had there /«' nothing like returning to work to disable the Yongbyon no information whether the nuclear reactor and allow inter- work had begun. a place that remains unchanged to national inspectors to resume North Koreaalso said Sunday their activity. The plans were it would restart work to disable find the nv/i/.' in which you youruelj outlined in a restricted docu- Yongbyon, though it did not have altered. ment to the agency's 35 board specify a date. Nelson Mandela members that was obtained by Twomonthsago, North Korea »HN YOUNG I00N '■■•■■H- The Associated Press. stopped disabling Yongbyon in Separately, IAEA spokes- anger over U.S. demands that PROTESTS: North Korea said Sunday it will resume disabling its main nuclear facili- QUOTE OF THE DAY woman Melissa Fleming said Pyongyang accept a plan to ties, hours after the United States removed the communist country from a list of states agency inspectors "will also verify its accounting of nuclear Washington says sponsor terrorism. October 15'" 2008
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By Jon Gambrcll executed despite appeals race, which draws about 4,000 While acknowledging The Associated Press runners a year. , Arkansas law requires electric- By Matt Reed An open held at the University ity companies to "act with rea- Cooey was vulgar and hateful that the state's protocol for lethal of Arkansas where the festival is sonable care," the 8th Circuit The Associated Press to the end. , injection could cause an agoniz- LITTLE ROCK. Ark. — A divi- held had been subdivided by panel said the workers did not "He still would not apolo ing and painful death. Cooey sion of Columbus, Ohio-based temporary mesh fencing at the give SWEPCO notice it would gize and still would not accept wanted the state to use a single American Electric Power time of tlie deaths. Workers for be working near the power line. LUCASVIIXE, Ohio — Ohio responsibility for what he did," drug rather than a three-drug cannot be held liable lor the International Tentnology Corp. "The record before the dis- executed a 5-foot-7, 267-pound she said. combination, and asked for deaths of workers electrocuted tried to lift a tent over the fenc- trict court does not show that double murderer yesterday who Three of Cooey's lawyers a stay of execution pending a while setting up for a festival ing. One of the tent's aluminum SWEPCO knew or should have argued his obesity made death served as his witnesses. hearing on that motion. in Arkansas, a federal appeals poles struck a live electrical line known about the risk of an by lethal injection inhumane. "The government has no con- The court on Monday denied court ruled yesterday. 25 feet overhead, killing three accident like the one which Richard Cooey, 41, had argued science, only policy. Today the a separate appeal based on The 8th Circuit Court of workers and severely injuring killed the decedents," the court in numerous legal challenges policy was state-sanctioned Cooey's claim that his obesily Appeals at St. Louisfound work- three others. wrote. "We conclude that dece- that his weight problem would murder of Richard Cooey," said was a bar to humane lethal ers did not notify Southwestern The estates of two of the dents' accident occurred under make it difficult for prison staff one of the lawyers, Eric Allen. injection. Electric Power Co. thai (hey workers sued SWEPt:() in feder- unusual circumstances about to find suitable veins to deliver Cooey was the first inmate Cooey was 75 pounds heavier would be setting up tents and al court, claiming the company which SWEPtX) had no notice, the deadly chemicals, a problem executed in Ohio in more than than when he went to death row preparing for the 2004 Chile had a responsibility to either ele- that it was not foreseeable and that delayed previous executions a year, and the state's first since — the result of prison food and Pepper Festival in Fayettcville. vate, bury or insulate the wires that SWEPCO therefore had no in the state. the end of the unofficial mora- 23-hour-a-day confinement, his Judges said SWFK'.O also like- over the field. A U.S. District legal dulv to the decedents." There were no such difficul- torium on executions that began lawyers said. ly was not aware of the scope Court judge dismissed the suit SWEPCO has 112,000 cus- t ies, said I-arry Greene, a spokes- last year while the U.S. Supreme The last Ohio inmate to be of the annual festival and and the estates appealed. tomers in western Arkansas. nian for the Southern Ohio Cou rt reviewed Kentucky s let ha I executed was Christopher Correctional Facility. injection procedure. Newton — who was similar in During preparations, though, Cooey lost a final appeal ear- size to Cooey — in May 2007. Cooey shouted for one of his lier yesterday when the U.S. The execution team had trouble attorneys as prison staff tried Supreme Court turned down putting IVs in his arm, delaying Check us out online at: to insert a shunt in his left arm. without comment his complaint his execution nearly two hours. He was worried the staff would botch the execution, said Greg Meyers, an attorney with the www.bgneyrs.com Ohio Public Defender's Office. Cooey. who killed two University of Akron students in 1986, walked into the death chamber wearing gray pants and a black short-sleeve shirt and was strapped onto the gurney. "For what? You (expletive) haven't paid any attention to anything I've said in the last 22 1/2 years, why would anyone KLEVERS JEWELRY/ pay any attention to anything i've had to say now," Cooey said looking at the ceiling. He made no other comment. Cooey tapped the fingers of his left hand several times before he died and his face took on a purple shade. Six family members of one of his victims quietly watched the execution. Mary Ann Oetote* /,S"' Hackenberg, the mother of Dawn McCreery, who was 20 when she was killed, looked f^t www.Kleversjewelrystore.com to the ceiling and let out a sigh when Cooey's death was :*i' j Diamond Solitaires • Pendants • Earings • Bracelets announced at 10:28 a.m. BOB DEMAY i AP PHOTO Jewelry Repair and Engravings Summit County Prosecutor Corner of Poe & Haskins • 419 353 6691 • 1 800 569 3988 Sherri Bevan Walsh said the DEATH ROW: looey claimed he was loo fat lo die by lethal injection and was executed for family was disappointed that the deaths ol two young women.
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TOLEDO (AP) — Two Toledo Nick Albertson players arrested'outside a bar Moore Alexandre just hours after the Rockets beat Michigan on Saturday will Had 162 yards Has 13 tackles not start this weekend against against Michigan and one sack on Northern Illinois. on Saturday ft the season Wide receiver Nick Moore, who caught 20 passes for 162 yards in the 13-10 victory over 40 people outside a Toledo bar Moore was charged with dis- the Wolverines, was charged Saturday night. orderly conduct, because police with misdemeanor disorderly Amstutz said the two also will say the senior and team captain conduct. Police said the senior be disciplined internally. was fighting with another man. WOMEN'S TENNIS and team captain was involved A police report says that offi- Alexandre was charged with in a fight. cers breaking up a crowd out- obstructing official business, Falcons take 16 According to a police report, side a Toledo bar used mace to also a misdemeanor. The police wins at Western CARIOSOSORIO officers had to use mace to break up a crowd of as many as report says he had ignored com- mands to leave the area Michigan ARRESTED: Senior captain Nick Moore is one ol the two Rockets arrested on Saturday. break up a rowdy crowd of about 40 people. The Falcons women's tennis team took 11 singles wins and five doubles wins at the Fall MAC Invitational in Western Michigan. The team only lost 11 matches in the meet. Page 8
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Today in Sports History 1989-WayneGretzky passes Gordie Howe on the all-time NHL scoring list. 1988—An injured Kick Gibson hits a pinch-hit. ninth inning home run off Dennis Eckersley in game one of the World Series. ide Turner 1945—Major League Versatile Turner starts at running back; revives season against Akron Baseball sets an attendance record of 10.28 million. By Andrvw Harn«r "Anybody who wants to win wants the ball in ball in their hands," Turner said. "I'm Assistant Sports Editor willing to take on any challenges that The List their hands. I'm willing to take on any challenges come towards me." Yesterday we brought you the It's not often that a starting NCAA foot- Last season. Turner was the teams candidates for the American ball player doubles his season offensive that come towards me." leading rusher with 519 yards on lOfi carries and nine touchdowns. He also League MVP award. Today, output in his team's sixth game when he has started each of the five previous Anthony Turner | Running back caught 22 passes for 185 yards and com- we'll bring you five candidates games. pleted four of five passes for li'i yards anil for the National League's But, Anthony Turner isn't a typical week," coach Gregg Brandon said. moved all around the offense this sea- three touchdowns. Two years ago, Turner was the team's winner: football player. And while Tyler Sheehan garnered the son; gaining most of his yards through After nursing a shoulder injury the actual MAC East Offensive Player of the the running game (238) instead of the starting quarterback and second lead- 1. Ryan Howard: past few weeks, Turner had gained just Week honors. Turner's 173 total offensive receiving game (69). ing rusher. That season, he was 144-252 Howard is one the many 139 yards in the first five games of the yards were a big part of the team's 37-33 Moving around the offense is no big with 1.591) yards and 11 touchdowns in season, but last weekend against Akron, win. deal for Turner, though, as he has seen the passing game and carried the ball driving forces on the Phillies. a healthy Turner showed just how domi- Despite being listed on the season time all over the field in the past two 141 times for 480 yards and fixe touch- This season, he had a Major nant he can be on die gridiron. opening two-deep as a wide receiver seasons with the lialcons. See TURNER League best 48 home runs, "A.T. was our offensive player of the for his senior season, Turner has been "Anybody who wants to win wants the 146 RBIs but just a.251 average. 2. Hanley Ramirez: Miami punter Richardson Since he plays for Florida, he doesn't get much love, but Ramirez's stat line is solid: 33 eading nation in average home runs. 66 RBI. 125 runs and a .301 average. By Al« Butler Jake The Miami Student Richardson 3. Albert Pujols: Walk-on leads the Despite missing some games Despite Miami University's nation with 48.5 due to injury at the beginning poor start to its football season, one RedHawk kicked his season yards per punt of the year, Pujols put up his off on the right foot. typical offensive season: 37 Seniorpuntcr lake Richardson El home runs, 116 RBIs, 100 runs currently leads the NCAA everyone what I can do." Football Bowl Subdivision in In 2004. Richardson made the and a .357 average. punting, averaging 48.5 yards team as a walk-on and red-shirt- 4. Manny Ramirez: per kick. Richardson is believed ed as a true freshman. Growing TOKV GUTIERREZ AP PHOTO While he only played half a to be the only Miami player to up in Oxford, he attended SUSPENDED: Adam "Pacman" Jones has again been suspended by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after an alcohol related incident. ever lead the nation in this cat- Talawanda High School and season in the NL Ramirez hit egory, according to the Miami emerged as a stand out for the .396 with 17 home runs and athletic department. Braves. In high school, lake was 53 RBIs in the 53 games. He After missing this year's a three-year letter-winner as a Jones suspended at least four games spring drills with a leg injury, safety, linebacker and punter. helped push the Dodgers into Richardson was just hoping The oldest of nine children, the playoffs. he'd be able to play. As a result, Richardson is now quick- By Stephen Hawkins NFL commissioner Roger with one of his bodyguards at a he said his success isn't going to ly emerging as a leader on a 5. Tim Lincecum: The The Associated Press Goodell will then determine the private party in Dallas. his head. RedHawk team loaded with power pitcher was the lone full length of the suspension fol- In a letter to Jones yesterday, "It's great, but there are still experience. bright spot for the Giants who TORT WORTH, Texas — Dallas lowing the Cowboys' game in Goodell cited a "disturbing pat- a lot of games left to play." Although punters usually watched as he posted an 18-5 Cowboys cornerback Adam Washington on Nov. 16. tern of behavior and clearly Richardson said. "You always don't garner much respect, "Pacman" Jones was suspended Jones was in repeated legal inconsistent with the conditions set the goal to put the team in Richardson proved how vital of record, a 2.62 ERA and 265 for at least four games by the trouble while with the Tennessee the best position. God blessed strikeouts. NFL yesterday for violating the Titans and was involved in an PACMAN me to show my talents and I am See PUNTER | Page 8 league's personal conduct policy. alcohol-related scuffle Oct. 7 blessed just to be able to show 8 Wednesday. October 15.2008 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM
touchdown, but he was more touchdown and caught three TURNER valuable running the ball where passes for 16 yards, giving him Tennis wins 16 matches at Western From Page 7 he had 22 carries for 105 yards 153 total offensive yards on the and three touchdowns. day. downs. Sheehan remembers the day "As long as I can be on the field "It's a major part of our offense well because he was supposed to to help the team win, it really Michigan's Fall MAC Invitational to move him around all over get some playing time that week doesn't matter where I'm at," the field," fellow senior Corey as quarterback. Turner said. By Craiq Vjndotkoni set in the finals vs. Toledo, and Partridge said. "Defenses have to "We were supposed to split And with this year's game Reporter the third flight of Menoff and prepare for that. I'm sure that time, but he was playing so well against Akron, Turner has shown l.ibby Harrison fell to Western they really focus on AT. when it never ended up happening," that maybe there is something Falcon tennis was well-repre- Michigan in their flight final. they focus on the depth chart." Sheehan said. "There's just some- about facing the Zips that helps sented last weekend, winning "Really we did the second And while Turner can breakout thing about playing Akron that him zip up and down the field. 11 singles matches and five best in the MAC," said head for a big game any given week, AT. gets fired up about." But with his days playing more in doubles play in the Fall coach Penny Dean. "I feel that over the years, he has played The 2007 contest between the Akron over, the focus now shifts MAC Invitational at Western through the tournament we against Akron very well. two saw Turner again play well to Miami. Michigan. had a lot of good wins, and In BG's 2006 35-28 loss to the against the Zips, this time in front Brandon said he expects No team scores were kept at most of our losses were to Zips, Turner perhaps played the of a home crowd. Turner to see a start at running the three-day event, but results WMU and we need to compete best he has against Akron over Turner was used in that game back this weekend against Miami, did count toward individual right at the outset of a match the last three seasons. primarily as the running back who is 7th in the Mid-American records. BG was involved In better against them." In the passing game, Turner with 104 yards and a touchdown. Conference in rushing defense by six flights of singles and three At the Invitational, the team was 20-36 for 192 yards and a However, he also threw a 33-yard allowing 166.8 yards per game. flights of doubles, each featur- went 11-7 in singles play and ing an individual flight chain 5-4 in doubles. Their year-to- pion and runner-up. ETHAN MAGOC date cumulative record is now Three of the Falcons singles ALL SMILES: The women's tennis team 37-17 in singles and 12-12 in "Even if we have to punt, with a guy like players reached their flight had 16 victories at Western Michigan. doubles. PUNTER finals, as did two of the three The Falcons only freshman, From Page 7 Jake, that's still a pretty good weapon. He's doubles pairings. Katia Babina lost in the lessica liasdalc, has not played ChristineChiricostadroppeil fourth flight final, as did yet this year due to a wrist a weapon he is this year. He worked really hard to become consistent. We her first singles match of the Stefanie Menoff in the sixth, injury. enjoyed a careerdayagainstThe season, losing to the Kcrsien both to Western Michigan "She offers a lot of coaching University of Michigan, averag- have enough confidence in our defense that Pahl (Western Michigan] in opponents. help," Dean said. "It is tough ing a school record of 53.9 yards the top singles flight final. Western Michigan won six to come in as a freshman and per punt includinga career long we will let him put us in good field position." "IPahll is a top-level player, of the seven singles flights have wrist surgery right away, 74-yard boot. This performance she was MAC player of the and two of the three doubles but she is very knowledgeable earned him honors as the MAC Shane Montgomery | Coach year last year and went unde- flights. The Broncos have won about the game and strategy," Fast Special Teams Player of the feated in the conference," said four straight MAC regular-sea- Selected members of the Week. weapon. He's worked really ing plays down the field." Chiricosta. "There was really son championships. Falcons tennis team will "Michigan was a huge game," hard to become consistent. We Although he is off to a good nothing I could have done BG's top doubles flight travel to East Lansing, Mich., Richardson said. "It was bitter- have enough confidence in our start, Richardson said he still much better, I thought I played of Chiricosta and Kelsey for the ITA Midwest Regional, sweet, because we lost the foot- defense that we will let him put has plenty to look forward to. A well all weekend." lakupcin lost on a tie-breaker Oct. 23-28. ball game, but I had one of my us in good field position." top candidate for the Ray Guy career games." Miami'sspecialteamscorpsis Award, he said wants to finish Special teams are often over- loaded withexperiencethisyear. the season the way it started looked, but this year's team has Along with Richardson, senior as well as continue to push proven to be one of the most kicker Nathan Parseghian adds himself. Pavlik set to fight Hopkins in Atlantic City important aspects this year. The to a strong supporting special "To be an all American and RedHawks view Richardson as teams cast. one of the best punters is one of By Rachel Cohen a key component to winning "We have a lot of seniors," my personal goals," Richardson The Associated Press the important battle for field Parseghian said. "A lot of said. "I want to give the next position. experience has really helped level a shot." "He's a very important part of us out on special teams this As the RedHawks continue to Nl-W YORK—One fighter was the what we do," head coach Shane year. Special teams (are) a lot progress through their confer- aggressor, milking the big moves Montgomery said. "Even if we of times run by freshmen. The ence schedule, this NCAA-lead- and going for it all. The Other was have to punt, with a guy like gunners have really helped ing punter may be just what they more evasive, hiding his time and lake, that's still a pretty good (Richardson) out a lot by mak- need to kick-start the team. defending himself. Kelly Pavlik and Bernard 1 lopkins wen a contrast in styles spoken to the player, whom he process will be for a possible rein- at their new*; conference yesterday. described as "devastated" by statement. Adam is well aware of They will be again Saturday in their PACMAN the news, lerry Jones last week where he stands and what he has 170-pound bout in Atlantic City, From Page 7 said the team wouldn't disci- to do." but then the roles will reverse. BEBETO MAtlHEWS .'.e PHOTO I set for your continued partici- pline the comerback. The league said reinstatement Four days before the fight, FIGHT NIGHT: Kelly Pavl.k (left) and Bernard Hopkins pose for their Atlantic City fight pation in the NFL." "We respect and support the will depend on strict compliance Hopkins was his bombastic self, The disturbance at an upscale decision of the commissioner," with treatment plans by the NFL trving to bait his opponent into from Youngstown, Ohio, has 30 "I haven't one fight, ever, pre- Dallas hotel came only six weeks he said in a statement released by and the Cowboys and an evalua- betting S250,00t) that Pavlik will knockouts in 34 career bouts. dicted a KO." Pavlik said calmly. "I after Goodell reinstated lones the team. "I regret that this issue tion by "clinical experts." become the first Itoxer to knock Promote!' Boh Anim deflected the don't train eight hard weeks with from a 17-month suspension. has brought negative attention to The player's agent, Worrick out the 43-year-old. dare Ix'loir his Ixixci even stepped a brutal workout regimen and put At an NFI. meeting in St. the Cowboys and the NFL. Robinson, didn't immediately Pavlik, the 26-year-old unde- to the podium, and l^ivflk spoke my body through what I do just to Petersburg, Fla., Cowboys "We move forward with a very return messages left with his feated middleweight champion briefly and without bluster. knock somebody out." owner lerrv lones said he had clear knowledge as to what the assistant and on his cell phone. WWWBGNEWS.COM POLITICS Wednesday. October IS. 2008 9
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By Shaya Tayefe Mohajcr return in the afternoon. closed in both directions for the The Associated Press Hartwell said. second time as flames and smoke Santa Ana winds were gusting approached the roadway, the LOS ANGELES—Powerful winds at 50 mph in parts of the valley California Highway Patrol said. stoked three major wildfires yes- yesterday morning, county fire It reopened after about an hour terday morning after destroying officials said. yesterday morning. dozens of homes, forcing thou- Authorities lifted an evacua- The freeway was the scene of a sands to flee and killing two tion order for about 1,000 homes fatal wreck Monday when a tow people. threatened by a wildfire on Camp truck rear-ended a car and killed The fires have charred more Pendleton yesterday but said the driver. California Highway than 20 square miles in subur- another 500 homes sitting on the Patrol Officer Leland Tang said ban Los Angeles and northern border with the Marine base are traffic stalled because firefight- San Diego County in three days, to remain vacated. ers were going by as fire neared with the fiercest blazes burning On the base, Marine Cpl. the route. in the San Fernando Valley. Priscilla Vitale said the fire has A second fatality was discov- More than 2,000 firefighters scorched more than 3,000 acres ered Monday in the rugged can- and a fleet of water — and retar- and was about 25 percent con- yonlands below the mountain- dant — dropping aircraft battled tained yesterday. The fires that ous Angeles National Forest. The fierce flames yesterday morning. started Monday on the base's victim was a man who appeared Intense winds caused a fire in the training ranges were not caused to be a transient living with a dog west end of the valley to double in by any type of military training, in a makeshift shelter, officials size from 5,000 to nearly 10,000 Vitale said. said. Mayor Anthony Villaraigosa acres overnight, fire officials said. "The fire wants to make its way said it would take some time to A second fire at the northeast to the coast, and we're going to identity the victim. end of the valley was 70 percent do our level best to stop it," said Authorities confirmed more contained yesterday, Inspector Los Angeles Eire Department than three dozen mobile homes Paul Hartwell said. Officials spokesman Brian Humphrey. burned in the west end of the MIKE MEADOWS APPio'l'j reduced the acreage to 4,800 acres "Two-thirds of our department is valley and 19 structures — some BLAZIN': An LA County firefighter works lo douse flames on a two story house near Porter Ranch in Los Angeles on Monday. Two huge from 5,300 acres. on the line." ofthem homes—were destroyed About 3,000 homes remain Traffic was snaried when the at the northeast end. Commercial wildfires driven by strong Santa Ana winds threatened neighborhoods on the edges of the San Fernando Valley on Monday, killing one person, evacuated and winds could 118 Ronald Reagan Freeway sites burned in both fires. destroying several dozen mobile homes and forcing frantic evacuations.
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By Kelli Kennedy his mother-in-law before killing The Associated Press himself. Karthik Rajaram, 45, left a sui- An out-of-work money manager cide note saying he was in finan- in California loses a fortune and cial trouble and contemplated wipes out his family in a mur- killing just himself. But he said der-suicide. A 90-year-old Ohio he decided to kill his entire fam- widow shoots herself in the chest ily because that was more honor- as authorities arrive to evict her able, police said. from the modest house she called Rajaram once worked for a home for 38 years. major accounting firm and for In Massachusetts, a housewife Sony Pictures, and he had been who had hidden her family's part-owner of a financial hold- mounting financial crisis from ing company. But he had been her husband sends a note to the out of work for several months, mortgage company warning: police said. "By the time you foreclose on my After the murder-suicide, house, I'll be dead." police and mental-health offi- Then Carlene Balderrama shot cials in Los Angeles took the herself to death, leavingan insur- unusual step of urging people to ance policy and a suicide note on seek help for themselves or loved a table. ones if they feel overwhelmed by Across the country, authori- grim financial news. They said ties are becoming concerned they were specifically afraid of that the nation's financial woes the "copycat phenomenon." could turn increasingly violent, "This is a perfect American and they are urging people to family behind me that has abso- get help. In some places, men- lutely been destroyed, apparent- tal-health hot lines are jammed, ly because of a man who just got counseling services are in high stuck in a rabbit hole, if you will, demand and domestic-violence of absolute despair," Deputy shelters are full. Police Chief Michel Moore said. "I've had a number of people "It is critical to step up and rec- say that this is the thing most ognize we are in some pretty reminiscent of 9/11 that's hap- troubled times." pened here since then," said the — In Tennessee, a woman Rev. Canon Ann Malonee, vicar fatally shot herself last week as at Trinity Church in the heart sheriffs deputies went to evict of New York's financial district. her from her foreclosed home. "It's that sense of having the rug Pamela Ross, 57, and her hus- pulled out from under them." band were fighting foreclosure With nowhere else to turn, on their home when sheriff's many people are calling sui- deputies in Sevierville came to cide-prevention hot lines. The serve an eviction notice. They Samaritans of New York have- were across the street when seen calls rise more than Hi t hey heard a gunshot and found percent in the past year, many Ross dead from a wound to the of them money-related. The chest. The case was even more Switchboard of Miami has tragic because the couple had recorded more than 500 foreclo- recently been granted an extra sure-related calls this year. 10 days to appeal. "A lot of people are telling — In Akron, Ohio, the 90- us they are losing everything. year-old widow who shot herself They're losingtheirhomes,they're on Oct. 1 is recovering. A con- going into foreclosure, they've lost gressman told Addie Polk's story their jobs," said Virginia Cervasio, on the House floor before law- executive director of a suicide makers voted to approve a $700 resource enter in southwest billion financial rescue package. Florida's Lee County. Mortgage finance company But tragedies keep mounting: Fannie Mae dropped the fore- — In Los Angeles last week, closure, forgave her mortgage a former money manager fatal- and said she could remain in ly shot his wife, three sons and the home.
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